Mango curry recipe: A deliciously sweet and spicy dish

Ingredients for Mango curry

• 2 green, unripe mangoes, peeled, sliced

• 4 shallots, thinly sliced

• 4 Indian or Thai green chiles, halved lengthwise

• 25 g ginger, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks

• 3 cloves garlic, cut into thin matchsticks

• 45 ml coconut vinegar or white vinegar

• 9 g salt

• 720 ml coconut milk

• 15 ml coconut oil

• 9 g black mustard seeds

• 4 dried red chiles, snapped in half

• 20 curry leaves

• fried onions for garnish (optional)

• basmati rice to serve

How to make Mango curry

1. In a bowl, combine the mangoes, shallots, green chillies, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and salt. Mix well and set aside for 2 hours.

2. In a large saucepan, combine the mango mixture and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mangoes are softened.

3. Prepare a splash guard and have the measured spices nearby. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat until it is nearly smoking.

4. Reduce the heat to medium. Test the oil temperature by dropping in a couple of mustard seeds; the oil is ready when the seeds crackle without burning.

5. Add the mustard seeds to the frying pan and temper for a few seconds until they stop popping. (Use the splash guard if needed.)

6. Add the red chillies and curry leaves, cooking for 15–20 seconds until fragrant.

7. Transfer the tempered spice mixture to the saucepan with the mango and coconut milk. Stir to combine.

8. Garnish with fried onions, if using. Serve the dish warm with rice.

Note: Tempering is a traditional method of extracting optimal flavour from Indian spices. Reducing the heat before adding the spices helps prevent burning, which can lead to bitterness. If the spices do burn, simply start again with fresh ones.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.